Elgin FFA Livestock Judging Teams Qualify for State
Senior and junior livestock judging teams from Elgin have qualified for the state contest based on their performance at districts held in Spencer on...
Supervisors Approve Conditional Use Permits
Meeting last week, the Antelope County Board of Supervisors approved two conditional use permits.
During their regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 12, supervisors approved two...
Spinning Tales — Wildcat Fans Kickoff NU Farewell Tour
By Dennis L. Morgan
Publisher
MANHATTAN, Kan. — So this is how it’s going to be. Nebraska’ Big 12 Farewell Tour began Thursday night under the...
New CT Scanner Installed at BCHC
In September the Boone County Health Center installed a new CT (computed tomography) scanner in its Radiology Department. The new equipment is capable of...
NPPD Cautions Farmers to be Aware of Power Lines During Harvest
Harvest is a busy and often hectic time for farmers and agricultural workers because crops ripen on their own time schedule. More workers, more...
FFA Labor Auction a Success
Members of the Elgin FFA Chapter were put on the auction block last Saturday.
Individual members were auctioned off as part of their annual labor...
FFA Labor Auction is Saturday
Following the Wolfpack/Burwell football game on Saturday, Oct. 9, the FFA Labor Auction will be held. FFA members will be ‘sold’ to the highest...
Elgin Public, Pope John Homecoming Activities Begin Next Week
Homecoming activities for the Elgin Public-Pope John Wolfpack will take place next week.
The theme for the week-long activities (Oct. 11-15) is commercials.
Monday will be...
Running of the Weiners Held in Grand Island
On September 19, Brenda Siems and Sadie attended the 10th annual Running of the Weiners at Platt Deutsch ballfield in Grand Island. This is...
Date Announced for FFA Labor Auction
Following the Wolfpack/Burwell football game on Saturday, Oct. 9, the FFA Labor Auction will be held. FFA members will be ‘sold’ to the highest...
Pope John School to Host Bloodmobile Wednesday
American Red Cross encourages Elgin residents to become advocates for blood donation.
The next bloodmobile will be held Wednesday, Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. to...
Enchanted Trail Event to be Saturday at Olson Nature Preserve
The Albion Area Arts Council will begin its 31st season by presenting the sixth annual Enchanted Trail event at the Olson Nature Preserve on...
Chamber/Community Club to Meet Monday Night
The regular monthly meeting of the Elgin Chamber of Commerce/Community Club will be held Monday night, Sept. 27.
The event will be held at the...
Pope John Paper Drive is Saturday
The Pope John students will hold a paper drive on Saturday, Sept. 25.
Juniors and seventh graders are in charge of the project. The following...
AMH Offers Concussion Management Program
Historically, it’s estimated there are about 300,000 incidences of sports-related concussions in the United States each year,” said Dr. Troy Dawson of Antelope Memorial...
Hill to be on November Ballot
Dan Hill of Grand Island will appear on the Nov. 2 general election ballot as an independent candidate in the 3rd Congressional District, according...
Local 4-H State Fair Ribbon Winners Announced
4-Hers in Antelope County did very well in competitions held at the Nebraska State Fair recently.
Results submitted by the AntelopeCounty Extension Office are as...
Custom Farm Rate Books Available
The 2010 issue of the Nebraska Farm Custom Rates, Part I & II are hot off the press and are available at no cost...
EVFD Annual Fund Drive Underway
The Elgin Volunteer Fire Department has begun their 2010 fundraising campaign. Residents of the Elgin area should be receiving letters in the mail this...
Borer, Dwyers Chosen as ‘Volunteers of the Year’ at St. Boniface
The St. Boniface / St. Bonaventure Parish Picnic was held August 21st on the St. Boniface grounds.
A large number of parishioners were in attendance...